Bridge burns on route of Amtrak 'Sunset Limited'

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Union Pacific

SANDERSON, Texas – Union Pacific has experienced a bridge fire on the Sunset Route south of Dryden, about 18 miles east of Sanderson. According to the railroad, the fire occurred on Sunday evening and the line is expected to reopen "later this week."

According to spokeswoman Kristen South, at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, a railroad crew reported the fire. No trains were involved with the fire, and no injuries are reported.